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Best Tools You Need To Start Podcasting On A Budget - Business Freedom Podcast Episode 1

Welcome Smart-Es, to another episode of the Business Freedom Podcast!

This is a show where we, Stella Hui and Cam H. Lynch, help you to achieve business freedom, financial abundance and a lifestyle that is free from the grind. We cover everything from mindset, money-making and personal finance, to business apps, tutorials and social media. If you're a modern entrepreneur or a keen wantrepreneur looking to leave your 9-5, this podcast is for you.

On this episode of The Business Freedom Podcast, we chat about getting started with your own podcast. More importantly we talk about the best tools you need to start podcasting on a budget.

We all see pictures of the top podcasters and their amazing set ups. But if you're just starting out, you don't need such elaborate and costly podcasting rigs to sound great from the get-go. You'll learn exactly how on today's episode.

On this episode you’ll learn:

- How to know if you have the right ideas, mindset and preparation for your podcast journey with our EASY 5-PART CHECKLIST. - The VERY bare minimum equipment you need to start podcasting on a budget - even if that budget is non-existent! - How different microphones sound (we test 5 different low cost mics live on the show), their features and their benefits. - Which kind of mic you should choose depending on your podcast.

These points and many, many more will enable you to start your podcast with a great sound and a low start up cost!

Who said podcasting had to be hard or expensive? ;)

As promised, here are the links, people and resources mentioned in the show:

In the episode, we recommend a number of different "bare minimum" items you need to start your own podcast. Every podcast is different with different needs, so make sure you pick the tools that suit your needs best.

Recommended Laptops

Apple Macbook Air (Best for creative entrepreneurs and content creators. Tons of useful apps and programs.)

Microsoft Surface Pro (Top of the line and costs a bit more, but will last longer and has higher functioning power.)

Editing Software

Audacity (It's free and all you need to create a sweet sounding podcast!)

Microphones Tested (You'll find this in the episode starting at 19:00mins)

Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone - Versatile, portable and attachable to your laptop. One extra benefit about this mic I forgot to mention in the podcast is that it has a 3.5mm headphone jack built into the microphone itself, so you can quickly and easily do sound checks or just check the levels on the fly. If you're on a super tight budget, this mic would be my main pick.

Rode NT1A Anniversary Vocal Condenser Microphone Package - For the price point and quality, this is one of the best for professional freelancers in voiceovers, voice recording, TTV services and so on. Considerable jump in price, but totally worth it for the studio-quality sounds.

Blue Snowball USB Microphone - Tried this mic shortly after my old Behringer C1-U experiment was a failure. For the price, the Blue Snowball is a solid unit. Great for it's time but you can probably find more updated budget versions.

Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Great standalone mic and a step-up from the Snowball. A bit of a bulky unit, not great for mobile podcasting.

Behringer Xenyx 1202FX USB - Not necessary for a beginner podcaster, but great for multiple hosts and sound FX in real time. Note that The Behringer Xenyx has a USB-less brother and they should not be confused! You want the one with USB!

Best Tools You Need To Start Podcasting On A Budget - Business Freedom Podcast Episode 1

Welcome Smart-Es, to another episode of the Business Freedom Podcast!

This is a show where we, Stella Hui and Cam H. Lynch, help you to achieve business freedom, financial abundance and a lifestyle that is free from the grind. We cover everything from mindset, money-making and personal finance, to business apps, tutorials and social media. If you're a modern entrepreneur or a keen wantrepreneur looking to leave your 9-5, this podcast is for you.

On this episode of The Business Freedom Podcast, we chat about getting started with your own podcast. More importantly we talk about the best tools you need to start podcasting on a budget.

We all see pictures of the top podcasters and their amazing set ups. But if you're just starting out, you don't need such elaborate and costly podcasting rigs to sound great from the get-go. You'll learn exactly how on today's episode.

On this episode you’ll learn:

- How to know if you have the right ideas, mindset and preparation for your podcast journey with our EASY 5-PART CHECKLIST. - The VERY bare minimum equipment you need to start podcasting on a budget - even if that budget is non-existent! - How different microphones sound (we test 5 different low cost mics live on the show), their features and their benefits. - Which kind of mic you should choose depending on your podcast.

These points and many, many more will enable you to start your podcast with a great sound and a low start up cost!

Who said podcasting had to be hard or expensive? ;)

As promised, here are the links, people and resources mentioned in the show:

In the episode, we recommend a number of different "bare minimum" items you need to start your own podcast. Every podcast is different with different needs, so make sure you pick the tools that suit your needs best.

Recommended Laptops

Apple Macbook Air (Best for creative entrepreneurs and content creators. Tons of useful apps and programs.)

Microsoft Surface Pro (Top of the line and costs a bit more, but will last longer and has higher functioning power.)

Editing Software

Audacity (It's free and all you need to create a sweet sounding podcast!)

Microphones Tested (You'll find this in the episode starting at 19:00mins)

Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone - Versatile, portable and attachable to your laptop. One extra benefit about this mic I forgot to mention in the podcast is that it has a 3.5mm headphone jack built into the microphone itself, so you can quickly and easily do sound checks or just check the levels on the fly. If you're on a super tight budget, this mic would be my main pick.

Rode NT1A Anniversary Vocal Condenser Microphone Package - For the price point and quality, this is one of the best for professional freelancers in voiceovers, voice recording, TTV services and so on. Considerable jump in price, but totally worth it for the studio-quality sounds.

Blue Snowball USB Microphone - Tried this mic shortly after my old Behringer C1-U experiment was a failure. For the price, the Blue Snowball is a solid unit. Great for it's time but you can probably find more updated budget versions.

Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Great standalone mic and a step-up from the Snowball. A bit of a bulky unit, not great for mobile podcasting.

Behringer Xenyx 1202FX USB - Not necessary for a beginner podcaster, but great for multiple hosts and sound FX in real time. Note that The Behringer Xenyx has a USB-less brother and they should not be confused! You want the one with USB!